Intro to Interactions for Educators

Engage educators and establish CLASS® momentum

Empower educators. Boost confidence.

CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators helps educators immediately apply effective strategies in their settings, building a shared understanding of the life-changing power of interactions.

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Discover what CLASS is really about

Unpack how interactions drive classroom impact. Educators will learn:

  • How CLASS supports continuous quality improvement
  • What happens during a CLASS observation, and how it impacts improvements in interactions
  • How to apply CLASS interactions to daily practices
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Start your journey to transformative interactions

This is the first step to setting your team up for success with CLASS. 

  • Build a shared understanding of how quality interactions create meaningful learning environments 
  • Equip educators with strategies they can apply right away 
  • Boost confidence in using CLASS as a system for continuous quality improvement
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Flexible training designed for your organization

Choose the format that works best for your team to experience Intro to Interactions for Educators:

  • One-day training facilitated online or in-person at your organization, led by Teachstone. Available for 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler and Pre-K-3rd
  • Flexible delivery options with your organization’s 2nd Edition Measurement Trainer or Interaction Essentials Trainer
  • Self-paced online course for independent learning (only available for 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd)

Training Overview


Duration & CEU


What's included?

  • 6 hours of learning content
  • CEU-bearing
  • CLASS Interactions Dimensions Guide
  • CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators Participant Guide (comes with facilitated training)

Are you using the CLASS 2008 tool? Check out CLASS Primer for Teachers for self-paced online and facilitated training options.

FAQ

Who should take Intro to Interactions for Educators?

Answer: This training is designed for educators working with infant–toddler and pre-K–3rd age groups who want to understand and apply CLASS strategies to their daily interactions. 

How is this training different from other CLASS trainings?

Answer: Intro to Interactions for Educators focuses on introducing the key concepts of CLASS, helping educators see interactions in action, and providing strategies they can immediately apply. Unlike observer certification courses, this training is centered on practical application rather than formal assessment.

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The CLASS 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler product suite is available for purchase now for delivery starting August 1st. Get started today!